Senior Tech Project Manager - Navy Federal Financial Group

Navy Federal Credit Union; Vienna (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Navy Federal Credit Union is seeking an experienced senior Technical Project Manager to lead complex technology programs and ensure alignment with enterprise IT strategy and compliance standards.

You will mentor project managers, manage vendor relationships, and apply Agile/SAFe/SDLC methodologies to drive on-time delivery while upholding security and governance requirements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., CAPM, CSM, PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, SAFe Practitioner, ITIL, or Cloud certs).
• Experience with enterprise portfolio planning and budgeting.
• Familiarity with financial services operating models in brokerage/RIA/financial planning environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects delivering enterprise-scale solutions and strategic technology initiatives.
• Develop and execute project roadmaps, schedules, and resource plans aligned with technical and business goals.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with architecture, engineering, and delivery expectations.
• Apply Agile, SAFe, SDLC governance practices to ensure execution.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, issues, and interdependencies across workstreams.
• Mentor technical project managers and junior team members to build delivery capability.

Skills

Portfolio planning

Enterprise IT governance

Risk management

Education

Master's degree in IT/Business

Certifications: CAPM, CSM, PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, SAFe Practitioner, ITIL, Cloud

Job description

Overview

Responsible for delivering complex technology projects that align with enterprise IT strategy and compliance requirements. Leads cross-functional technical teams and manages vendor relationships to ensure successful execution. Applies advanced project management methodologies to manage risk, track performance, and ensure delivery quality. Mentors junior project managers and contributes to the improvement of project delivery tools and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex technical projects that deliver enterprise-scale solutions and support strategic technology initiatives
• Develop and execute project roadmaps, schedules, and resource plans aligned with technical and business goals
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure project alignment with architecture, engineering, and delivery expectations
• Apply technical project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, SAFe, SDLC) and governance practices to ensure consistent execution
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, issues, and interdependencies across workstreams
• Work closely with engineering, product, and operations teams to ensure technical feasibility and solution integrity
• Provide project updates and performance metrics to stakeholders and leadership
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, security policies, and governance standards
• Act as a point of escalation for technical delivery challenges and facilitate resolution
• Mentor technical project managers and junior team members to build delivery capability and technical proficiency
• Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with enabling functions to support business readiness and operational alignment
• Support initiative planning and contribute to project prioritization and resource planning
• Represent technical project management in cross-functional and technical planning forums
• May perform other duties as assigned

Desired Qualifications

• Master's degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent combination of training, education, and experience
• Professional Certifications (e.g., CAPM, CSM, PMP, PMI- ACP, PgMP, SAFe Practitioner, ITIL, or Cloud (AWS/Azure) certifications).
• Experience with enterprise portfolio planning and budgeting.
• Familiarity with financial services operating models, including brokerage, registered investment advisory (RIA), and/or financial planning environments, with the ability to apply that understanding to Navy Federal Financial Group's integrated service model.

Additional Information

Hours

• Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Hybrid

Locations

• 820 Follin Lane, Vienna, VA 22180
• 5510 Heritage Oaks Dr. Pensacola, FL 32526
• 141 Security Drive, Winchester, VA 22602
• 9999 Willow Creek Road San Diego, CA 92131 |
• 4 Concourse Parkway Suite #100 Sandy Springs, GA 30328
• 3300 Olympus Blvd.Ste 550 Coppell, TX 75019

About Us

Navy Federal provides much more than a job. We provide a meaningful career experience, including a culture that is energized, engaged and committed; and fierce appreciation for our teams, who are rewarded with highly competitive pay and generous benefits and perks. Our approach to careers is simple yet powerful: Make our mission your passion.* FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For 2026* Yello and WayUp Top 100 Internship Programs 2025* Computerworld Best Places to Work in IT 2026* Most Loved Workplace - America's Top Most Loved Workplaces 2025* 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care* Newsweek Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026* Military Times 2025 Best for Vets Employers* Forbes 2026 America's Best Large Employers* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for New Grads* Forbes 2025 America's Best Employers for Tech Workers* 2025 RippleMatch Campus Forward Award Winner for Overall Excellence* Military.com Top Military Spouse Employers 2025* 2026 Handshake Early Talent Award* Newsweek America's Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging and Community 2026From Fortune Magazine. 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license. Fortune and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For are registered trademarks of Fortune Media IP Limited and are used under license. Fortune Magazine, Fortune Media (USA) Corporation, and its affiliates are not affiliated with, and do not endorse products or services of, Navy Federal Credit Union.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

If you need accommodation or assistance for a qualifying condition to complete the online application (or during any stage of the hiring process), you can contact Navy Federal's Medical Accommodations team at [e-mail] or by calling 1-888-503-6013. This team cannot provide any information on job postings or application status.

Disclaimers

Navy Federal reserves the right to fill this role at a higher/lower grade level based on business need. An assessment may be required to compete for this position. Job postings are subject to close early or extend out longer than the anticipated closing date at the hiring team's discretion based on qualified applicant volume. Navy Federal Credit Union assesses market data to establish salary ranges that enable us to remain competitive. You are paid within the salary range, based on your experience, location and market position. For additional details regarding compensation and benefits, review the Benefits page of the Navy Federal Career Site.

Bank Secrecy Act

Remains cognizant of and adheres to Navy Federal policies and procedures, and regulations pertaining to the Bank Secrecy Act.